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At which air temperatures can a pilot expect icing in visible precipitation?

  1. Between +20 °C and +10 °C
  2. +2 °C to minus 10 °C
  3. Below minus 40 °C only
  4. Only at exactly 0 °C
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Correct answer: +2 °C to minus 10 °C

If icing is found, leave the precipitation or go to a warmer altitude.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 7-1-19 PIREPs Relating to Airframe Icing, page 562

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026